MICHAEL BREWSTER
Ontario,USA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Kaiser Permanente specializing in capital project planning and strategic facilities management. Proven ability to optimize operational efficiency and enhance brand identity through innovative problem-solving and effective communication. Skilled in managing multi-million dollar budgets while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Administrator, Senior Manager & Director, Facilities Development
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Riverside, USA
03.2021 - 01.2026
- Demonstrate strong leadership by overseeing daily operations of the Facilities Development department at the Riverside Medical Center.
- Drove strategic planning initiatives, including short- and long-term space planning, contributed to department allocation within service area and facility, and applied creative problem-solving to adapt new services or staff to existing facilities.
- Provide expert feedback to enterprise planning and development design teams on functional layouts for patient care and support services, ensuring optimal efficiency and quality of care.
- Managed capital maintenance and remodel programs, overseeing prioritization, budgeting, and cash flow, while collecting and evaluating service area capital equipment and remodel submissions to develop annual capital plan.
- Strengthened brand identity for Kaiser Permanente by implementing a best-practice rounding program to proactively identify, recognize, and address safety concerns, imperfections, and issues that could impact the organization's reputation.
- Guided senior leadership team through comprehensive reporting and actionable recommendations, providing data-driven insights for optimizing furniture and facility improvement expenditures and developing long-term maintenance and strategic disruption plans that minimized impact on end users and customers.
- Guided Facilities Construction staff and Engineering teams by developing phasing plans for construction projects and approving materials and finishes.
Project Manager, Facilities Development
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Riverside, USA
01.2011 - 03.2021
- Led and managed construction projects of varying scope, including expense projects below the capital threshold, capital projects ranging from $25,000 to $3,000,000, and Main Loan Fund projects exceeding $3,000,000. Responsibilities included comprehensive project planning and design, budgeting, execution and oversight, with active engagement and collaboration among diverse stakeholders such as architects, interior designers, consultants, inspectors of record, regulatory agencies, compliance and accreditation teams, and end users.
- Managed tracking, inventory, staging, and deployment of medical equipment for two hospitals and twenty-one medical clinics during Covid-19, ensuring rapid response to critical equipment needs. Oversaw deployment of essential equipment, including ventilators and medical cots, and contributed to development of vaccine centers, including drive-through and makeshift walk-up clinics.
- Managed wayfinding systems and transportation signage for Medical Center, ensuring compliance with fire and building codes and enhancing visitor navigation.
- Served on emergency operations team and in Emergency Command Center for disaster planning, acting as administrative lead Incident Commander for USC venue at 2015 Special Olympic World Games for medical services. Conducted daily briefings with external agencies, oversaw staff training, coordinated communication with IT and medical staff, and managed supply chain operations to ensure all medical tents were stocked with necessary supplies.
Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Development
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Riverside, USA
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Managed procurement of capital equipment for medical center area, ensuring adherence to budgets and optimizing reporting processes.
- Instrumental in developing the Minor Work Order process for facilities construction of non-capital projects, including the creation of real-time tracking and budgeting spreadsheets to support administration and construction services.
- Evaluated and prioritized all facilities non-capital construction work orders, enhancing clarity of requests and improving workflow efficiency.
- Managed all capital asset dispositions for the medical center area, including oversight of the furniture and equipment warehouse.
Pharmacy Assistant / Technician
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Fontana, USA
10.1995 - 03.2009
- Delivered high-quality customer service in the pharmacy, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for patients and customers.
- Acted as key troubleshooter, relied upon by managers and colleagues to resolve operational issues and implement effective solutions.
- Developed training materials and procedural documents using computer programs, enhancing co-worker education and streamlining pharmacy operations.
- Organized and maintained over-the-counter display shelves to enhance product visibility and accessibility.
Education
Master of Science - MS - Project Management
University of Wisconsin
Platteville01-2023
Specialized Professional Program - Project Management for Business
University of California Riverside, Extension
Riverside01-2018
Bachelor of Science - BS - Landscape Architecture
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona01-2008
Skills
- Agile Methodology
- Agile Project Management
- Branding
- Asset Management
- Asset Risk Management
- Capital Asset Management
- Capital Planning
- Capital Project Planning
- Cash Flow Management
- Communication
- Communication Plan
- Construction Management
- Construction Project Management
- Construction Scheduling
- Exterior Finishes
- Facilities Administration
- Facilities Construction
- Facilities Design
- Facilities Development
- Facilities Management
- Facilities Operations
- Facilities Planning
- Facilities Services
- Finish Materials
- Finish Selections
- Interior Space Optimization
- FF&E specifications
- FF&E Procurement
- Furniture Layouts
- Furniture Management
- Healthcare Facility Strategy
- Healthcare Design
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Interior Design
- Interior Finishes
- Leadership
- Medical Equipment Management
- Medical Facility Design
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Public Speaking
- Regulatory Audits
- Regulatory Requirements
- Room Layout and Design
- Rounding
- Signage
- Sign Installation
- Sign Layout
- Space Planning
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Stakeholder Communications
- Stakeholder Meetings
- Stakeholder Buy-In
- Team Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Scheduling
- Team Management
- Wayfinding Systems
- Data analysis
- Vendor management
- Records management
- Document preparation
- Budget administration
- Database management
- Digital Facility Solutions
- Event planning
- Policy management
- Meeting coordination
- Human resources management
- Equipment purchase planning
- Microsoft office
- Presentation design
- Logistics management
- Train staff
- Resource planning
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Staff management
- Service provider sourcing
- Verbal and written communication
- Administrative support
- Project management software
- Operational standards development
- Written communication
- Financial Oversight
- Employee scheduling
- Team coordination
- Payroll and budgeting
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Workforce Planning
- Asset Inventory Management
- Vendor relationship management
- Policy development
- Documentation and control
- Update policies
- Resource allocation
- Safety compliance
- Meeting facilitation
- Scheduling expertise
- Problem-solving
- Performance evaluation
- Adaptability
- Task delegation
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer satisfaction evaluation
- Service coordination
- Office coordination
- Service quality standards
- Supply distribution
- Administrative background
- Teamwork
- Facility management
- Business administration
- Operations management
- Facilities management
Hobbies and Interests
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Playing ice hockey
- Playing golf
- Running
- Cooking
- Traveling
- Photography
- Nature
- Exploration of new places
Skillsets
- Agile Methodology
- Agile Project Management
- Branding
- Asset Management
- Asset Risk Management
- Capital Asset Management
- Capital Planning
- Capital Project Planning
- Cash Flow Management
- Communication
- Communication Plan
- Construction Management
- Construction Project Management
- Construction Scheduling
- Direction Finding
- Emergency Command Center
- Emergency Management
- Exterior Finishes
- Facilities Administration
- Facilities Construction
- Facilities Design
- Facilities Development
- Facilities Management
- Facilities Operations
- Facilities Planning
- Facilities Services
- Finish Materials
- Finish Selections
- Furniture Installation
- Furniture Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Specifications
- FF&E Procurement
- Furniture Layouts
- Furniture Management
- Healthcare Leadership
- Healthcare Design
- High Performance Organization
- Interior Design
- Interior Finishes
- Leadership
- Medical Equipment Management
- Medical Facility Design
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Public Speaking
- Regulatory Audits
- Regulatory Requirements
- Room Layout and Design
- Rounding
- Signage
- Sign Installation
- Sign Layout
- Space Planning
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Stakeholder Communications
- Stakeholder Meetings
- Stakeholder Buy-In
- Team Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Scheduling
- Team Management
- Wayfinding Systems
Timeline
Department Administrator, Senior Manager & Director, Facilities Development
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2026
Project Manager, Facilities Development
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
01.2011 - 03.2021
Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Development
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
03.2009 - 12.2010
Pharmacy Assistant / Technician
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
10.1995 - 03.2009
Master of Science - MS - Project Management
University of Wisconsin
Specialized Professional Program - Project Management for Business
University of California Riverside, Extension
Bachelor of Science - BS - Landscape Architecture
California State Polytechnic University